Elks Stage Romeo and Juliet Amid Packed House
The Elk Club presented a rambling Romeo and Juliet with nine dancers in the fight subplot and a large cast led by James Moore and Haskell. Critics praised vocal work and the novelty of the Apothecary makeup while noting crowd energy, comedic bits, and a lengthy revised version ending with a festive if chaotic Verona scene.
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the Elks
Rome
Grand
Apptairs
Elk
Lily Clays Shaw
Will Haskell
Truszell
Paul Tur Zington
Smith
Dr. Ashton
Tic
George Wagner
Ned Henderson
Juliet
Julie
Romeo
Juliet Julius Weidling
P. Cleaves
H. Clay Tybalt
Sim Shirer
Atchison
Wiles Will Haskell
Capulet
Bac
Watson
Waki Gian
Catalley
Verona
Bacchus
Capuiet
Apothecary
Stl
Weil
Priar Laurence
Mercatio
Harrison and
Sifth
Dar
Pharmacopoes
Limerick
Fla. McGisha
F. E. Poole
J.C. Waters
F. B Alderson
Geo. H Hamas
J. J. Falla
Mercian
Gas Waste Allegation At State House By Judge Clark
Judge J T Clark of Excelsior Coke and Gas explains to State Jocrsal reporter that high gas bills result from waste during the legislature session. He asserts meters tested and correct, cites statehouse responsibility to Secretary Edwards, and notes bill covered new pipes fixtures and coal-free terms. Gas will be stopped in the state house after today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Clark
J. T. Clark
Excelsior Coke and Gas Company
Edwards
Hoffhines Acquitted In Counterfeiting Case
Roy Hoffhines was freed in U S district court at five last evening after a jury deliberated since noon on a charge of complicity in creating counterfeit money. He admitted buying the press and paper but denied knowledge of their use while partners Turner and Teter faced arrest nearly a year ago. Hoffhines’ reputation in McPherson County was cited as a factor in the verdict.
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Roy Hoffhines
United States District Court
Hoffhines
F. J. Turner
J. Teter
Turner
Hoshises
Homs
McPherson County
A Chinese Murderer Indicted at Leavenworth
Quen Ling a Leavenworth laundryman faces trial for the murder of a fellow Chinese national. Ling and Quin Lee were involved in a quarrel. Ling allegedly used a revolver to kill the man. He was arrested shortly after and jailed at Leavenworth.
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Iam Ling
United States
Leavenworth
Quen Ling
Leavenworth Military Reservation
Quin Lee
Ling
Sweden and the Swedes lecture at Hamilton tonight
William Widgery Thomas of Maine will lecture under the Scandinavian Republican club on Sweden and the Swedes. He has visited Sweden as a U S envoy and is described as a splendid orator. the talk promises to be interesting and instructive for attendees tonight at Hamilton ball.
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W. W. Thomas
Hamilton
William Widgery Thomas
Maine
Scandinavian Republican Club
Sweden
Thomas
United States
Shaker Doctor Removes 35 Foot Tape Worm At Crawford Opera House
The Shaker Doctor exhibited a monster 35 foot tape worm from a city lady proving his parasite removals. He offers free worm removal at Cope land Hotel. Also tonight W W Thomas at Hamilton hall delivers a vivid midnight saw hear hoot with praise for his oratory.
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Crawford Opera House
Copeland Hotel
W.W. Thomas
Hampton Ball
Poverty Case at Lime Street Draws Reader Attention
Mrs La Torre requests help for a family at 1012 Lime Street marked by extreme poverty. A week old and a 14 month old have no clothes, the mother cannot walk, and the household lacks fuel and food beyond dry bread. Nurse Holliday has provided care and aid through Mr Hale and others, but clothing and nourishment remain greatly needed.
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Holliday
Sees the Light Edwin A. Austin Advocates Silver-Gold Coinage
Mr Edwin A Austin writes to the editor supporting free coinage of silver and gold and opposing demonetization. He argues silver’s value should be tied to gold through bi metallic policy noting silver’s favorable uses in arts and sciences. He states he favors a sound honest currency and cites standard statistics.
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Edwin A. Austin
Stats
Jovesac
Epwis A. Austr
Burdge for Governor Nomination Touted in Topeka
Sheriff Burdge of Topeka is urged by the Wichita Beacon as the Republican choice for governor next year. He is praised for enforcing the law in Topeka, while the town is described as rife with raids on liquor during a time of widespread concealment and pursuit.
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Burdge
Topeka
Wichita Beacon
Round trip rail fares offer distant states at half price
Tickets to Colorado Arkansas Arizona Oxlahoma Indian Territory Missouri Kansas Louisiana Texas Utah New Mexico go on sale April 23 for twenty days with stopover privileges. Details from Rowley Bros Santa Fe Route sixth and Kansas. Begg’s Cherry Cough Syrup advertised with price 23.50 and 10X might include a guarantee. Prairie Delta Farm stalls announce May 1 season for Fergus McGregor Jackdaw Glenwood Flying Bird trotters and show horses at the farm and fair grounds. Special clothing and dry goods sale advertised at 626 Kaness address. Hamilton hall to hear Hon W W Thomas this evening. Lyon Van Nies General Agents for Ne Pius Ultra Polish.
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Colorado
Arkansas
Arizona
Oxlahoma
Indian Territory
Missouri
Kansas
Louisiana
Texas
Utah
New Mexico
Rowley Bros
Santa Fe
Southeast Corner
Sixth
Prairie Delt
Fergus McGregor
Jackdaw
Glenwood
Flying Bird
Fair Grounds
Grener
Wilkes
Nutwood
Wewsmaker
Postotie
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ELKS
Datier
Nurss
Gaylord & Barcley, Tailors
Kansas Avenue
Hoffhlines
Mains
Hamilton Hall
Palace Tatings
Auerbach & Guettes
America
W. W. Manspeaker Mer. Co
Boston
Japan
Tron
Homeseekers
R. Kennedy
Kaness
The
Vikings
Hon. W. W. Thomas
Lyon & van Nies
North Topeka
Kan
Ne Pius Ultra
Kansas Ave
Heartion W.W. Thomas
Olof Ekberg
Merchant Tabor
Topeka, Kansas
W. T. Beerbohm
Mangr
Co. T. Trapp. Tailor
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